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Rental Market Trends in Newport, RI

What is the average rent in Newport, RI?

$1,589/month

Average Rent

610 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Newport, RI is $1,589 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Newport rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Newport, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,589 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,954 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,122 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,589/month
610 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,954/month
817 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,122/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,850/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,803/month
1,118 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,870/month
1,576 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$16,132/month
2,950 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,150/month
827 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,418/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,490/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,689/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,368/month
1,751 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Newport, RI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Newport, RI
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Newport, RI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Newport, RI?

Because the average rent in Newport is $1,589, you’ll want to make about $5,296 per month or $63,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Newport, RI

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Apartment communities in Newport we think you'll love

The Admiralty

The Admiralty

195 Admiral Kalbfus Rd,
Newport, RI 02840

$1,900 - $3,750

1-4 Beds

Fort Adams at NAVSTA Newport Family Homes

Fort Adams at NAVSTA Newport Family Homes

381 Jackson Rd,
Newport, RI 02840

$2,999

3 Beds

Newport Landings Apartment Community

Newport Landings Apartment Community

131 Lake Erie St,
Middletown, RI 02842

$2,300 - $2,625

2 Beds

East Bay Village

East Bay Village

969 W Main Rd,
Middletown, RI 02842

$2,055 - $2,400

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Newport, RI

Picerne Real Estate Group
Picerne Real Estate Group
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The Simon Companies
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2 Communities in Newport
Balfour Beatty Investments, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Investments, Inc.
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Landings Real Estate Group
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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